Full Stack Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) ID-8251

March 18, 2025

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

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The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

We are looking for skilled Software Engineering interns for our 2025 summer internship program. In short, the Software Engineering intern will:

Work with the latest technologies and platforms including Angular, Ionic, .NET/C#, Node.js, Microsoft Azure & more
Build real-world experience within a dynamic face-paced (Agile), and professional organization.
Drive several exciting initiatives, help solve problems, no matter how big or small
Work on business-critical projects built around cutting-edge technologies

So what are we looking for?

A mind for the details. Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it!
Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
Intellectual curiosity. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base? If so, this could be the role for you.
Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
Rebel with a cause. You are always looking beyond the obvious for continuous improvement.

The Specifics.

You are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s with a graduation date of December 2025 - May 2026
Degree in Information Technology or related field
Experience in software, web, or application development
Strong problem-solving skills
Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/ TypeScript, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Java
Our internship program will be 11 weeks starting May 2025 to August 2025
Internships will be based out of our Home Office in Tempe, AZ
You can expect a regular on-site schedule Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

So What About the Perks? Perks matter.

Not Just Coffee Runs. We’re talking real world experience. You’ll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.
Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.
Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.
Gratitude is Green. Out Internship Program is paid, because, well money matters!

In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

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